About Tullaghan
Tullaghan is a small coastal village in north County Leitrim, close to the Donegal border and positioned between Bundoran and Kinlough, with Ballyshannon nearby across the Erne. It has a quiet, village-and-rural character, while the Atlantic coastline and the wider Donegal Bay landscape give the area a strong outdoor feel. Day-to-day life is relatively peaceful and community-oriented, with larger shops, services and a broader choice of cafés and restaurants available in Bundoran and Ballyshannon. Tullaghan has local primary-school provision nearby, while secondary-school options are generally found in Kinlough, Ballyshannon or Bundoran, depending on the school chosen. The N15 provides the main road connection north and south, making commuting by car straightforward to Sligo, Ballyshannon and Donegal, although public transport is more limited than in larger towns. Residents can use nearby Atlantic beaches, Bundoran’s surf and leisure facilities, and Kinlough’s community amenities for recreation. Local pubs, shops and sporting organisations in the surrounding villages help provide the social life, with surfing, Gaelic games and other outdoor activities particularly prominent in the wider area.
Property Market in Tullaghan
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What’s in Tullaghan
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Tullaghan and the surrounding rural area.
Nearby primary school serving Kinlough and neighbouring communities along north Leitrim.
Co-educational secondary school offering broad post-primary education near Ballyshannon.
Established post-primary school providing secondary education in the nearby Donegal town.
Co-educational secondary school serving Bundoran and surrounding south Donegal communities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main north–south route linking Tullaghan with Bundoran, Ballyshannon, Sligo and Donegal.
Regional bus connections provide access towards Sligo, Donegal and nearby towns.
Nearby town-centre stop serving regional routes and local travel requirements.
Nearest mainline station, with rail services towards Dublin, Longford and western destinations.
Regional airport serving selected domestic routes, approximately a longer drive north-west.
Amenities
Convenient everyday provisions are available locally, with larger shopping in nearby towns.
Seaside town centre with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pubs and seasonal visitor amenities.
Popular Atlantic strand known for surfing, walking and broad coastal views.
Expansive nearby Donegal beach offering surfing, swimming and long shoreline walks.
Family-oriented attractions and outdoor activities concentrated around Bundoran’s resort area.
Public library providing books, study space, digital access and community services.
Local venue supporting sports, classes, meetings and community activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Surf-focused local business supplying equipment, lessons and advice for Atlantic conditions.
Nearby activity provider offering surfing, kayaking and other coastal outdoor experiences.
Local voluntary groups help organise village events, activities and neighbourhood initiatives.
Gaelic games club serving Kinlough and the surrounding north Leitrim community.
Established local club providing Gaelic football and community sporting activities.
Nearby Areas
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